Description
Mass market paperback cover has some wear and minor creases along the sides. Spine has some wear and reading creases. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Cyprian Ekwensi’s groundbreaking novel “Jagua Nana” offers a captivating window into the vibrant and complex world of 1960s urban Nigeria. Published in 1961, the book was a pioneering work of modern African literature, shedding light on the lives of working-class women in the bustling city of Lagos. Ekwensi’s unflinching portrayal of Jagua Nana, a determined and ambitious sex worker, challenged societal norms and provided a rare glimpse into the harsh realities faced by many women at the time. With its vivid depictions of the city’s underbelly and its exploration of themes such as identity, gender roles, and the struggles of the urban poor, “Jagua Nana” remains a seminal work in the canon of African literature. This edition, published by Fawcett Premier, presents a chance for collectors and readers to immerse themselves in Ekwensi’s groundbreaking prose and gain a deeper understanding of the social and cultural landscape of post-independence Nigeria.
